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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.81, 4,884.19 and 1,176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.81, 4,884.19 and 1,176.54 is: 1,764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.81 : 4,884.19 = 1,176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.81/4,884.19 = 1,176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.81x = 4,884.19 × 1,176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.81x = 5,746,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,451.12/3,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.44

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